Content about Tropical Smoothie Café

May 2, 2011
Tropical Smoothie Cafe outlines growth plans
Chain plans 30 more stores for 2011, explores non-traditional sites
February 15, 2011
Tropical Smoothie exec upbeat about 2011
Offers and discounts pushed via Facebook and text messages helped offset blizzard losses
January 21, 2011
Tropical Smoothie Cafe names Rotondo COO
Rotondo to oversee franchisee and area developer operations
August 24, 2010
Tropical Smoothie Café to expand breakfast menu
Chain to offer ciabatta and flatbread sandwiches
August 24, 2010
Tropical Smoothie Café to expand breakfast menu
Chain to offer ciabatta and flatbread sandwiches
June 14, 2010
Industry keeps charitable efforts up during recession
Charitable giving has been one of the biggest casualties in the economic downturn of the past several years, except, it would appear, at restaurants.

June 14, 2010
Industry keeps charitable efforts up during recession
Charitable giving has been one of the biggest casualties in the economic downturn of the past several years, except, it would appear, at restaurants.

June 14, 2010
MenuMasters honors culinary innovation

“Culinary arts is a mix of art, science and commerce that occasionally brings about greatness,” said Chris Keating, associate publisher of Nation’s Restaurant News, which joined Ventura Foods in honoring excellence in menu development during their annual MenuMasters celebration.


Nearly 400 people gathered for the event, which was held at the Drake Hotel in Chicago on May 22, during the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show. Prior to the awards ceremony, attendees sampled the winning fare as they networked. 


May 16, 2010
Best Menu Revamp: Tropical Smoothie Café
“Leaves a little bit to be desired.” That’s the verdict that Mike Rotondo remembers most...
May 16, 2010
Best Menu Revamp: Tropical Smoothie Café
“Leaves a little bit to be desired.” That’s the verdict that Mike Rotondo remembers most...
May 16, 2010
MenuMasters
The winners of the 2010 MenuMasters awards have shown innovation and creativity in the face...
May 8, 2010
Nation’s Restaurant News selects 2010 MenuMasters
Nation's Restaurant News will honor six chains and two industry veterans for their culinary innovations during the 2010 MenuMasters awards May 22 in Chicago.
May 3, 2010
Fastest Growing Chains: No. 7 Froots Fresh Smoothies Franchising Co.
This is part of an exclusive online series by Nation's Restaurant News and Chain Store Guide, profiling the restaurant industry's top 10 growth chains.
May 3, 2010
Fastest Growing Chains: No. 7 Froots Fresh Smoothies Franchising Co.
This is part of an exclusive online series by Nation's Restaurant News and Chain Store Guide, profiling the restaurant industry's top 10 growth chains.
May 2, 2010
No. 7 - Froots Fresh Smoothies, Salads & Wraps
Editor's note: This is part of an exclusive online series by Nation's Restaurant News and...
May 2, 2010
No. 7 - Froots Fresh Smoothies, Salads & Wraps
Editor's note: This is part of an exclusive online series by Nation's Restaurant News and...
November 8, 2009
Flour power: Operators find they knead bread to cut costs and stand out
Bread has at times been treated as an afterthought by restaurateurs, but as operators look...
September 20, 2009
Boston Market debuts 'two kids eat free' deal
GOLDEN Colo. The restaurant industry’s discounting war has many fronts -- $5 foot-long sandwiches, $1...
September 20, 2009
Guest feedback proves essential during hard times
Customers participating in focus group studies last year for Tropical Smoothie Café gave executives of...
September 20, 2009
Guest feedback proves essential during hard times
Customers participating in focus group studies last year for Tropical Smoothie Café gave executives of...
August 30, 2009
Having words with Matt Shaffer, vice president, Shaffer Tropics Inc.
Matt Shaffer was only 24 years old when he decided to open a franchised Tropical...
August 30, 2009
Having words with Matt Shaffer, vice president, Shaffer Tropics Inc.
Matt Shaffer was only 24 years old when he decided to open a franchised Tropical...
August 25, 2009
Tropical Smoothie offers free meals for kids
DESTIN Fla. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is promoting its new combos for kids by offering the...
August 25, 2009
Tropical Smoothie offers free meals for kids
DESTIN Fla. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is promoting its new combos for kids by offering the...
August 6, 2009
Tropical Smoothie Café debuts new menu
DESTIN Fla. Tropical Smoothie Café this week unveiled a more cost-effective and expanded menu...
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